2011-2012 CATALOG - Ozarks Technical Community College

DEGREES
A.A.S.
GENERAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The general requirements for an associate degree from OTC are as follows:
At least 62 semester hours of college credit; the last 15 hours must be
completed at OTC.
The completion of minimum requirements specifi ed for each program.
A cumulative grade point average of 2.00 (C) or better.
Approval of the candidate for a degree by faculty and administration.
The following policies should be noted:
1) Students must take appropriate courses to satisfy the requirements in
state and federal constitutions and in American history and regulatory
infrastructures. See the course requirements for the appropriate courses.
2) A student who meets the standards set by the college for credit by exam
may be granted credit up to a maximum of one half of the required
credit for a degree or certifi cate.
3) A student will satisfy the catalog requirements in effect when student
entered or re-entered (after one semester of absence) the college.
4) In determining the 2.00 minimum grade point average required for
graduation, transfer grades will not be counted.
A candidate for a certifi cate or degree must:
1) File an “Application for Graduation” the semester prior to graduation
with the Offi ce of the Registrar.
2) Pay the graduation fee.
3) Complete an exit assessment evaluation (CAAP if an A.A. degree
candidate, Work Keys if certifi cate or A.A.S. degree candidate.)
4) Contact the Offi ce of the Registrar for deadline dates.
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
The Certifi cate of Achievement is awarded to a student completing one of
the allied health or technical career programs with fewer than 62 credit
hours. Each career certifi cate is earned after completing a prescribed set
of courses. Normally, two full semesters or their equivalent are required
to complete the requirements for a one-year certifi cate.
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE
A.A.S. DEGREE
The Associate of Applied Science degree is awarded to a student completing
one of the technical or allied health career programs. Each program is
designed to provide a student with the skills and knowledge to enter
the work force after completing at least 62 credit hours of course work
required for the A.A.S. degree. Although this is not intended to be a transfer
degree, many of the required courses are designed to transfer to four-year
colleges and universities. Requirements of A.A.S. degree programs may vary.
Interested students should consult the program specifi c descriptions on
the following pages and discuss their planned program of study with the
program’s dean or department chair.
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